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SECTION 6 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

 
Elitech Group’s Service Department will help you resolve any questions about the operation or 
performance of your Cytopro Cytocentrifuge. 
 
Customers in the United States should contact us by telephone. Outside the U.S., our authorized 
dealers offer full local service and support.  

 

ELITechGroup Inc. 

370 West 1700 South 
Logan, Utah 84321-8212 USA 
 

Telephone: 

800 453 2725 

(United States & Canada)

 

(+1) 435 752 6011 

(International calls)

 

 

Fax: 

(+1) 435 752 4127  
 

Email: 

[email protected] 

(Service)

 

[email protected] 

(Sales)

 

 

Web Page: 

www.elitechgroup.com 
 

European Authorized Representative: 

Medical Technology Promedt Consulting 
Altenhofstr. 80 
D-66386 St. Ingbert 
Germany 
 
Telephone: +49(0)68 94-58 10 20 
Fax: +49(0)68 94-58 10 21 
Email: [email protected] 

Summary of Contents for CYTOPRO 7622

Page 1: ...CYTOPRO CYTOCENTRIFUGE applications manual Model 7622...

Page 2: ...CYTOPRO CYTOCENTRIFUGE Model 7622 Applications Manual 57 2003 01B...

Page 3: ...nd Cytopro are trademarks of ELITechGroup Inc Other trade names used in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners used here for information only ELITechGroup Inc makes no express or implie...

Page 4: ...agnum Sample Chambers 15 Sample Well 15 Chamber Sealing Gasket 15 Fluid Absorption Chambers 15 Figure 7 Cytopro Magnum Chamber 16 Cytopro Absorption Pads 16 Figure 8 Cytopad Absorption Pads 16 Chamber...

Page 5: ...g Samples 35 Performing a Cytocentrifuge Cycle 35 Unloading the Rotor 36 Separating Chambers from Cytopads 37 Attaching Cytopads to Chambers 38 Section 4 Preventive Maintenance and Safety 4 1 Routine...

Page 6: ...escribed in the IEC 61326 series Understanding Warnings This manual uses three levels of warnings to alert you to important information as shown in the following examples WARNING A Warning alerts to t...

Page 7: ...esigns to sediment cells onto the slide With the single or dual chambers suspension fluid is simultaneously absorbed into the Cytopad absorption pad as cells contact the microscope slide With the Cyto...

Page 8: ...entrifuge is an in vitro diagnostic medical device for fixing biological cell suspensions on glass microscope slides for cytological examination The Cytopro can be used with the following cell suspens...

Page 9: ...ailed instructions and warnings Category Characteristics Electrical Requirements 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Power Consumption 200 Watts maximum Fuses 2 0 Amp time lag Type T 5 x 20 mm 2 required Manuf...

Page 10: ...e f g Tan 0 2 Well 0 0 1 Optional 1000 3 5 High Cytopro Magnum a b c d e f g N A 2 6 Well N A N A 2000 3 10 High LEGEND Sample Preparation a Treat bloody samples 1 Collect in anticoagulant 2 Lyse red...

Page 11: ...ctions for use Biological Hazard Symbol Manufacturer s Representative in Europe Manufactured by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE CE Mark Product meets the essential requirements designat...

Page 12: ...Cytocentrifuge 1 Interactive Touchscreen Display 2 Lid 3 Rotor Rotation Observation Port 4 Cytopro Rotor Figure 2 Instrument Rear Panel 1 Model and Serial Number Label 2 USB and Ethernet Connections...

Page 13: ...ample Chamber Holder Each sample chamber holder uses spring compression to maintain the seal between chamber and slide This helps control the rate of absorption in the standard chambers Depress the re...

Page 14: ...e microscope slide Tunnel Port The tunnel port allows up to 200 L of fluid to be placed directly into the chamber tunnel This allows flexibility in sample treatment including in situ fixation and pad...

Page 15: ...g Dual Sample Chambers Dual chambers are designed to operate the same way as single chambers The reusable dual sample chambers allow you to place two 38 5 mm 2 7 mm diameter each spots of specimen on...

Page 16: ...in the sample well cap Make sure the chamber cap is properly secured prior to running the sample Failure to do so may allow fluid to leak into the rotor Chamber Sealing Gasket The gasket at the end of...

Page 17: ...uspension fluids Cytopads are available in two absorption rates The slow tan pad is for rapidly absorbed fluids of low viscosity low cellularity or low turbidity Use the fast white pad for more viscou...

Page 18: ...oxes of 100 for attaching to reused chambers Figure 9 Chamber Frame 1 Clearance Cutaway 2 Indexing Pins Microscope Slides Use standard 25 x 75 mm glass microscope slides For cytology specimens use coa...

Page 19: ...18 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Overview Barcode Reader An optional barcode reader is available for the Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Figure 11 Barcode Reader...

Page 20: ...the touchscreen calibration function Refer to System Setup Menu Section 2 1 System Information Shows the system information including serial number and software version Allows access to the System Set...

Page 21: ...See System Setup menu Section 2 1 Table 6 System Setup Keys Button Name Description Cyto Programs Allows users to create edit and delete cytocentrifuge programs Users Allows users to create and change...

Page 22: ...rized users Logout Logs authorized users out Users must log in again to use the stainer Save Saves the entered or selected information Add Enters programming mode for creating cytocentrifuge programs...

Page 23: ...ial to repack the instrument if you intend to ship it to the manufacturer for service 4 Place the instrument on a flat surface free from dust and vibration and away from direct sunlight NOTE Position...

Page 24: ...tem Setup Menu 1 Press System Information 2 Press System Setup Creating a Cytocentrifuge Program 1 From the System Setup menu press Cyto Programs 2 Press Add 3 Enter a program name in the Program Name...

Page 25: ...centrifuge Program 1 From the System Information menu press System Setup 3 Press Cyto Programs 4 Select the program to be deleted 5 Select Erase Administrator and User Accounts You can create one Admi...

Page 26: ...Access On the Manage Users screen the Administrator has several options to manage user access to the instrument Enable Global Login allows users to log in to the instrument Users will log out manuall...

Page 27: ...and press Enter 4 The cytocentrifuge returns to the Main menu and is ready for programming and staining 5 Once Login is complete the Main screen appears A Logout button and the user name appear at the...

Page 28: ...arrows to scroll through the log Exporting Logs 1 From System Setup Press System Log 2 Plug a Flash Drive into the right USB port 3 Press Export NOTE The log files are exported to the Flash Drive as a...

Page 29: ...u to Load Slides 3 Press Back twice to return to the main screen Verify that the Start Button on the main screen reads Load Slides 4 Press Load Slides The Scan and Load Slides menu appears 5 Scan or e...

Page 30: ...all personal settings Restoring System Settings will delete all user names and passwords as well as all stain and cytocentrifuge programs Restoring Cytocentrifuge Settings will delete all cytocentrifu...

Page 31: ...g changes the Start button on the Main menu to Load Slides 3 Press Back twice to return to the Main menu 4 Press Load Slides on the Main menu The Scan Slide menu will appear 5 Scan the barcode of each...

Page 32: ...y enabled in the Tracking menu 1 Press Load Slides on the Main Menu 2 Press Add to reveal the keypad 3 Enter slide information maximum of 24 characters and or specimen information using the ID accompa...

Page 33: ...lp Setting Up Cyto Programs Setting Up Users Setting Instrument Language Setting the Date and Time Instrument Logging Setting Up Network Setting Setting Instrument Beeps Calibrating Touch Screen Resto...

Page 34: ...e if necessary This prevents a rotor imbalance from interrupting the centrifuge process When using Cytopro Magnum chambers the carousel must be balanced with another Cytopro Magnum chamber and slide t...

Page 35: ...rs Loading Chambers into the Rotor Single or Dual Chambers 1 Make sure each slide is correctly loaded into a slide bracket with the labeled side facing into the rotor 2 Use Table 3 in Section 1 1 to s...

Page 36: ...ch well of the dual chamber 0 6 mL total or 6 mL for the Cytopro Magnum chamber 2 Place the lid on the rotor by lifting the locking pin as you place the center pin into the rotor lid receptacle Press...

Page 37: ...er the rotor to a biological safety hood 2 Remove the rotor lid by pressing with one hand on the center of the rotor lid while lifting the locking pin with the other hand CAUTION Never attempt to rele...

Page 38: ...low Wet fix for Papanicolaou dry fix for hematology and Gram stains NOTE If you intend to reuse standard volume chambers you must thoroughly clean and decontaminate them using the methods described in...

Page 39: ...isinfected and thoroughly dried To assemble Cytopads with sample chambers 1 Place a Cytopad inside a chamber frame using the indexing pins for correct positioning 2 Snap the frame over the chamber bas...

Page 40: ...n Replace seals yearly or whenever they show any signs of wear Lubricate Lid Latch Mechanism Treat the lid latch mechanism with the grease from the Cytopro Rotor Maintenance Kit SS 060 after autoclavi...

Page 41: ...Elitech Group 1 Power OFF the instrument 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the rear panel of the instrument 3 Open the fuse cover by inserting a screwdriver in the slot on the rig...

Page 42: ...n case of biohazard contamination the user is responsible for performing all appropriate decontamination procedures CAUTION Never use acetone or other ketones benzene toluene or other solvents to clea...

Page 43: ...tacted any of these surfaces 1 Wipe the surface clean using soap and warm water 2 Disinfect as required for the particular substance See further information in this section 3 Remove all moisture from...

Page 44: ...signs of wear This procedure sterilizes the rotor inactivating even highly resistant agents such as the Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease virus CJD WARNING These decontamination procedures are for routine us...

Page 45: ...1 hour is considered completely effective against CJD CAUTION Using sodium hydroxide on the rotor can cause serious damage 5 Rinse thoroughly with deionized water and dry before reuse Autoclaving Sing...

Page 46: ...for decontamination performed by Elitech Group CAUTION Ship the instrument in a container comparable to its original packaging Hazard Free Certification Form The operating authority must print and com...

Page 47: ...seconds then switch power ON again If problem recurs install a computer type surge suppressor to protect the instrument from power line transients If possible connect the instrument to a power circuit...

Page 48: ...s Start If the display still shows Wrong Rotor there may be an internal problem The microprocessor monitors rotor rotation during a cytocentrifuge cycle The display shows an error message if the rotat...

Page 49: ...appears 2 Press the center of the target with a finger stylus or similar tool Another target will appear in a different location 3 Continue to press the center of the targets until you have pressed a...

Page 50: ...ervice and support ELITechGroup Inc 370 West 1700 South Logan Utah 84321 8212 USA Telephone 800 453 2725 United States Canada 1 435 752 6011 International calls Fax 1 435 752 4127 Email wescor service...

Page 51: ...nt SS 133 Decontamination Solution Concentrate contains 30 Germicidal Detergent 70 Deionized Water SS 133 Decontamination Solution Concentrate is associated with the following Risk and Safety Phrases...

Page 52: ...package of 48 SS 210 Fast White Cytopad Dual Sample Absorption Pads package of 100 SS 211 Slow Tan Cytopad Dual Sample Absorption Pads package of 100 SS 212 Dual Sample Chambers with Caps and Fast Wh...

Page 53: ...ELITechGroup Inc 370 West 1700 South Logan Utah 84321 8212 USA 800 453 2725 1 435 752 6011 WWW ELITECHGROUP COM...

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